Blog Posts

Hello and welcome to the women of the 18th annual Global Summit of Women in Vietnam. herMentor is the official site for the HerBusiness‘s mentoring program MentorNet. If you’d like information on the program, international opportunities with the program... read more

As a business owner you can face risks of theft, fire and damaged business equipment. Insurance is necessary but it’s not always easy to know what insurance you need. If you’re home-based, that can also add complications. That’s why... read more

This week’s snap poll is all about numbers! The Australian Bureau of Statistics announced on 15 May that the average Australian women’s wage is now $52,166 per annum. How does your salary compare? Click on the poll at the... read more

The HerBusiness will present at the Global Summit of Women in Vietnam 5-7 June, showcasing the MentorNet program alongside mentoring programs from the US, Russia and Vietnam. Suzi Dafnis will present at the “Engaging Young Women in Entrepreneurship” session, sharing with the international... read more

I just wanted to thank everyone who has made MentorNet possible. I have already gotten so much out of this course and we aren’t even halfway through yet. Everyone has made it clear that their objective is to support... read more

The next MentorNet program will commence in the 2nd half of 2008. If you haven’t yet applied, click on the Apply Now button to get an Application Form. If you’re not sure whether this program is right for you... read more

The Productivity Commission has invited the ABN to contribute to its enquiry into Paid Maternal, Paternal and Parental Leave. The issue of paid parental leave is one that is regularly raised by members, so we want to make the... read more

The Productivity Commission has invited the ABN to contribute to its enquiry into Paid Maternal, Paternal and Parental Leave. The issue of paid parental leave is one that is regularly raised by members, so we want to make the... read more

In a recent survey members of the HerBusiness indicated that due to a lack of work/life balance they were feeling stressed. So over the last two weeks we’ve been asking you to tell us why you qualify to win... read more

If you’re in your own business you may agree. Business can be like doing a full-time, 24/7 personal development program. Each day you’re confronted with who you are, what you know, how bold you’re willing to be, how much... read more

In April 2008, New Woman featured five businesswomen and I was lucky enough to be one of them. The photo (below) of me with a megaphone followed closely after a meeting with my coach when I told her my... read more